Inaugural school sports festival provides many goals
FOURWAYS – There is set to be prep school edition of the inaugural sports festival hosted by HeronBridge College later in the year.
HeronBridge College hosted their inaugural sports festival that saw almost 700 learners take part in winter sports matches from March 18 to 21.
The HeronBridge Invitational included local schools Fourways High School and Steyn City School, and schools from other provinces such as Paarl Boys High, and Krugersdorp’s Hoërskool Monument and many more.
Natasha Marot, head of marketing at the college said the festival was born out of a passion for sports and sports development to showcase the talents of young hockey, netball and rugby players in the country.
“The Standard Bank HeronBridge Invitational was a great success. It was incredible to see the turnout from supporters, parents and peers cheering on their teams.
“After two years of very little sport because of Covid, being able to host a festival of this magnitude was a great privilege for HeronBridge and we are looking forward to what 2023 holds,” she said.
“Up-and-coming schools can find it difficult to gain access to the traditional sports festivals that often only cater for the more established sporting schools in the country,” she said.
Matches in the festival were also broadcast on the SuperSport Schools app thanks to the efforts and partnership of SuperSport Schools.
“All of the young girls and boys attending are excited to have school sports back and we are delighted to be able to broadcast this to the world,” said general manager of SuperSport Schools, Gerhard Steyn.
Each head of sports at the college named their standout schools throughout the festival.
Ofentse Moeng, head of rugby:
- Paarl Boys High had incredible sports and sportsmanship with a never give up attitude.
Alison Bennett, head of netball:
- Leeuwenhof Hoerskool is a team in the same league as HBC, and they gave us a good fight.
Sherilee van Coppenhagen, head of hockey: - Paarl Boys High showcased world-class hockey with amazing goals scored.
- Fourways High School is also strong and are one of the top hockey schools in the north with a history of good hockey.
